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Selenius Family History

Selenius Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Redenius, Lenius, Silvius, Sebens, Bernius, Seekins, Saelens, Lanius

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selenius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Selenius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selenius census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 67 immigration records available for the last name Selenius. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Selenius. For the veterans among your Selenius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selenius lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Selenius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Selenius in 1953 was 46, and 93 in 2004.

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